Sulphur Springs Texas Map

About Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sulphur Springs is a locality in Rusk County, Texas, United States. Sulphur Springs is located at 31.8966°N, 94.7652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75482.

Sulphur Springs rests in the rolling East Texas landscape, a place where the air carries a humid sweetness, especially after a summer rain. It lies 21.2 miles north-north-west of Nacogdoches, TX (from Nacogdoches, TX: bearing 342°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-east of Cushing. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of piney woods and scattered clearings, the sky a vast canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of dusk. Old oaks, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, stand sentinel beside the straight, disciplined rows of commercial timber, a quiet testament to the region's enduring connection to the land. The roads, often bordered by a riot of wildflowers in spring and a dusty brown in drier months, weave through a countryside that feels both lived-in and timeless, a place where the hum of cicadas is the dominant soundtrack to the day. The history of Sulphur Springs is deeply intertwined with the discovery of its namesake springs, mineral-rich waters that once drew visitors seeking their purported restorative properties, hinting at a past of bustling health resorts and leisurely promenades. Today, the local economy is a more pragmatic blend, with agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, forming a bedrock, alongside a growing presence in manufacturing and logistics. Interstate 30 slices through the region, a modern artery connecting Sulphur Springs to larger urban centers, yet the pace of life remains resolutely rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and the quiet camaraderie of its residents. The annual rodeo and county fair are touchstones, moments where the community gathers to celebrate its heritage and the enduring spirit of East Texas.

About This Sulphur Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sulphur Springs, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.896559, -94.765213. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sulphur Springs and Rusk County.

Detailed location data for Sulphur Springs includes the ZIP code (75760), telephone area code (903, 972, 469), county seat of Rusk County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Sulphur Springs Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sulphur Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.